Effect of Maternity Units' Organizational Levels on Maternal Birth Satisfaction: A Multicentric Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Maternal birth satisfaction is correlated to long-term outcomes and is influenced by the place of birth. In Italy, most births occur in hospitals. Our study aimed to assess whether the organizational level (I vs. II) of the Maternity Unit (MU) had any impact on birth satisfaction.

Methods

A multicentric cohort study was conducted in 11 Italian MUs, classified as Level I (for low-risk pregnancies or with minor complications) or Level II (for low and high-risk women) according to organizational, structural, and technical standards. Birth satisfaction was measured using the Italian version of the BSS-R, composed of three sub-scales. Data analysis was performed using Stata/MP18.0.

Results

Among 1642 participants, maternal satisfaction was similar in I and II

SUBMITTER: Fumagalli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612367 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature